3 Year Diploma in Dance
Dance Diploma Overview.
Hamilton Theatre Arts offers comprehensive, industry level dance training. Our exciting and diverse curriculum prepares you to become an outstanding dancer ready to face the challenges of today’s competitive industry.
Aimed at developing all round professional dancers, our 3 year Diploma in Professional Dance pushes each performer to excel and develop technical skills via an intensive program of practical classes combined with regular performance opportunities.
Hamilton Theatre Arts consistently engages with key professionals in the industry and connects our students with management agents & professionals to promote their onward journey in their career.
We also offer a 1 Year Foundation in Professional Dance Performance for those wishing to choose a shorter study route, or train with a view to a further ongoing training destination. Find out about our Foundation option HERE.
Duration
3 years (Full-Time)
Academic Year
September to June
Course Structure.
Duration.
3 Academic Years (5 days per week)
Hours.
Average hours 35-40 hours per week
Award.
Year 1 – HNC (Higher National Certificate) in Professional Dance Performance accredited by the SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority)
Years 2 & 3 – HND (Higher National Diploma) in Professional Dance Performance accredited by the SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority)
Core Subject Summary.
All students undertake the Core subjects and these include…
Year 1
Classical Ballet
Jazz (Jazz Techniques, Lyrical Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Theatre Jazz)
Commercial
Choreography
Introduction to Performance Skills
Anatomy and Injury Prevention
Graded Unit 1
Body Conditioning
Personal Development Planning
Introduction to Singing Skills for Dancers
Latin & Ballroom
Tap
ISTD Tap & Modern
RAD Ballet
Hip Hop
Heels
Contemporary
Year 2
Classical Ballet
Jazz (Jazz Technique, Lyrical Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Theatre Jazz)
Commercial (Various styles)
Advanced Performance Skills
Contextual Studies
Advanced Body Conditioning
Latin & Ballroom
Tap
Pas de Deux
ISTD Tap & Modern
RAD Ballet
Hip Hop
Heels
Contemporary
Singing Skills (by selection)
Year 3
Graded Unit 2
Audition & Portfolio for Dance
Ballet
Jazz
Contemporary
Commercial
Latin & Ballroom
Tap
Pas de Deux
ISTD Tap & Modern
RAD Ballet
Hip Hop
Heels
Contemporary
Singing Skills (by selection)
How to apply for this course…
To apply for our 3 Year Diploma Course in Professional Dance Performance, please complete the online application form.